HLTH245 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: The Who, Childhood Obesity, World Health Organization
24 Aug 2016
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Federal government provides block payments to provinces or territories. Provinces and territories legislate what health-related procedures are covered. Federal government sets out certain conditions for health care. Withholds funds if a breach of the conditions occurs. Those who fund the politicians get their say. Experts are not neutral physicians are not neutral on issues that restrict their income. Not everyone votes (poor or disabled less likely) The british north america act passed in 1867. At that time, canada consisted of ontario, quebec, new brunswick and nova scotia. The first census showed a population of 3,689,257. Imposed to prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases like cholera, tuberculosis and influenza. The federal government is now in charge of. In 1919, the federal government created the department of health. Intended to assume health care responsibilities, collaborating with other provinces in health care matters, and promoting new health care initiatives. In 1928, this department became known as the department of pensions and national health.
